These awards are co-sponsored by Crest Oral-B and presented to ASDA chapters for excellence in designing and implementing oral health programs with groups that lack access to oral health education and dental care. Awards will be presented to first, second and third place recipients in the amounts of $700, $500 and $300. In addition, each District that has 100 percent chapter participation in this program will receive $500 towards District activities.

Application Guidelines & Award Criteria

Chapters must participate in at least two outreach events to be eligible. Outreach programs can be geared toward any age group and should include delivery of services such as oral screenings and oral health education. Programs must be sponsored by the ASDA chapter and include significant participation and leadership by dental students.

Applications are due Aug. 3, 2015. Participating chapters will receive a $100 stipend for Crest Oral-B giveaways and will report on activities by Jan. 29, 2016. All details are included on the application. Contact Danielle Bauer, director of membership and marketing, with any questions at Danielle@ASDAnet.org.

Judging

Faculty members at various dental schools will judge the entries. Each chapter’s report will be judged by the following criteria:

Use of Crest and Oral-B preventive products, banners and educational materials in the event

Percentage of chapter member participation

Variety and range of programs

Creativity and innovation of program

Clear and accomplished chapter goals

Winners will be recognized at the Gold Crown Ceremony held during Annual Session.

In 2015, Lecom, Arizona and Midwestern-Arizona were awarded for outstanding community dentistry.